Hillier – Owen "Rocky" Richard Hillier, Jr., age 91, of Callahan, Florida passed away February 1, 2020 at his home.  He was born November 26, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Owen Richard Hillier, Sr. and Ethel Wells Hillier. Rocky honorably served his country and retired from the United States Marines.  He later became a postman for the US Postal Service and retired after 25 years. He also served 12 years with JSO as a Reserve Officer. Rocky married the love of his life, Doris Craven Hillier, in 1950. They have been residents of Callahan for over 20 years and members of the First Baptist Church of Callahan. Rocky enjoyed working on electronics, fishing, and tinkering on cars. Most of all he enjoyed being outdoors watching and playing sports with the kids. Rocky is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Darrell Gregory Hillier.

Rocky is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Doris Craven Hillier of Callahan, FL; children, Debby (Barney) Thompson of Callahan, FL, Richard (Kathy) Hillier of Callahan, FL, Jeffrey (Sharon) Hillier of Walterboro, SC; 4 grandchildren, Melissa Jadoo, Andy (Wendy) Thompson, Jake (Melissa) Hillier, Kristen (Adam) Norman; 13 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery where military honors will be rendered.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Gideons International at https://www.gideons.org/donate or any charity of your choice. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.